Wednesday, March 21, 2012

I was lucky to get my hands on a copy of Vanessa Christenson's new book, Make It Sew Modern last week. (It even arrived on my birthday. How's that for awesome timing?) I've been so excited to peruse the projects in this book ever since I first knew of it's inception.

And let me tell you, there are some beauties.

This book is all about creating with texture.

And there is a big variety of projects to choose from: bags, wreaths, quilts, home decor, rings and bracelets...

This throw pillow is on my to-do list now. I love the simplicity of the two solid fabrics and the pop that little bit of pleated texture brings.

The book itself is so pretty - lots of eye candy to get those creative juices flowing.

And guess what? Vanessa is generously offering to give away a copy of Make It Sew Modern to one of you readers. It doesn't even have to be your birthday.

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment on this post. If you want to, share which of these projects intrigues or inspires you most. Giveaway will close Saturday, March 24 at midnight MST. GIVEAWAY CLOSED.

I love the gathered blue flowers and the baby quilt. Actually all the project are very appeling and pretty, but those two are the ones I could use the most right now. Thanks for the opportunity. I'll buy the book for sure if I don't win!

Good Morning Amy. :o)I have this book and may I just say *I love it*.Vanessa did an amazing job with her gorgeous creationsand instruction, so that we too can create somethinglovely. :o)Have a wonderful day.hugs, Trish

I love the gathered blue flowers and the baby quilt. Actually all the project are very appeling and pretty, but those two are the ones I could use the most right now. Thanks for the opportunity. I'll buy the book for sure if I don't win!

Thanks for sharing these sneak peaks! I am inspired to try more ruffles after using a bit of gathering to fit the skirt to the bodice of a dress I am making ( my first!) this is quite a leap for me since I love the neatness of rotary cut squares and HST's.

I'd love a copy of Vanessa's book. The only thing that would make it more wonderful is if Vanessa was the model. She is so pretty, they really should have used her. (although the model they chose is beautiful too!)

I'd love to be entered in your generous giveaway! I think I'd love to try making that pillow. The idea of adding ruffles to quilt squares is something I've always wanted to try. (I saw a pattern once that intrigued me!)Thanks again!Donna

I LOVE the 2 solid color throw pillow with the POP the pleated fabric in the middle it gives out. WOW, I have to have this book and go crazy making these beautiful items in it. Thanks for the opportunity to win it!! :)

I have been ooggling her book ever since she posted it on her blog. There are so many thing I want to make in it that it is hard to pick one. Right now however, I am thinking about a quilt so the quilt with pleats intrigues me. Tell Vanessa thanks and thanks to yourself as well. -Nancy (blackie_85@hotmail.com

the pleated flower or the cushion. I'm generally not much of a ruffle fluffle fan - but I like to pin flowers on my bags and jackets and that would be a new way for me and the cushion is not overly ruffly as it's enclosed and I quite like that effect.

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